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A map showing the expanding areas of wildfire risk in the region. Red areas indicate the greatest wildfire risk areas. (Courtesy of Washington Department of Natural Resources)

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King County releases first-ever Wildfire Risk Reduction Strategy

Amid expanding fire risks, the plan makes recommendations for agencies across the region.

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2022 Boeing Classic winner Miguel Angel Jimenez.

Sports

Spaniard Jiménez wins PGA Boeing Classic

The tournament was held this weekend at The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge.

Photo courtesy of South Sound News

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Office of Law Enforcement Oversight director issues statement on behavioral health response

Calls for non-law-enforcement teams to respond to non-violent emergencies related to mental health.

Members of Mount Si High School’s basketball team high-five parade spectators during the Festival at Mt Si. All photos Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

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Festival at Mt. Si makes triumphant return after 2-year hiatus

After a 2 year hiatus, North Bend residents saw the return of the Festival at Mt. Si this…

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Housing First: ‘What if we do nothing about homelessness?’ | Podcast

A podcast about King County’s Health Through Housing initiative.

Photo by Conor Wilson/Valley Record
The River Run Apartment Complex in North Bend will house 28 income restricted apartments.

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Valley leaders to host affordable housing summit

Reps from North Bend, Snoqualmie, Snoqualmie Tribe, Chamber will meet to discuss housing approach

File photo. The Snoqualmie River

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Change in water priorities could restart development in North Bend

City council move could bring water to underdeveloped or delayed projects along East North Bend Way,

Executive Dow Constantine. Courtesy of King County.

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County executive announces coalition to tackle King County’s degrading state of behavioral health care

The policy proposals will be delivered to the King Couty Council next month.

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DOH opens call center to answer questions about monkeypox virus

Washingtonians can now call 1-833-829-HELP for any questions relating to the monkeypox virus.

The Snoqualmie River near Park Avenue in Snoqualmie. Photo by William Shaw/Valley Record

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North Bend water conservation ordinance effective Aug. 15

Stage 1, seeking voluntary compliance, goes into effect annually each August

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Free vaccination events provide required back-to-school immunizations

In 2021, 13% fewer vaccinations were administered to King County children ages 4-5.

A kindergarten student at Panther Lake Elementary raises her hand during attendance on the first day of in-person learning on March 15, 2021. The DOH updated guidance that students and staff who return from isolation must wear masks in school for five days. Photo by Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

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DOH releases COVID-19 updates for Washington K-12 schools, child care

The Department of Health guidance update includes required five-day isolation for positive COVID tests.

The Seahawks Rumble at the The Ridge charity fundraiser was held Aug. 8. Photo by Conor Wilson/Valley Record

Life

Seahawks Rumble at The Ridge tournament kicks off Boeing Classic

Tournament benefits the Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.